Coca-cola Co.

June 7, 1985|By John Babinchak II

BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL. In the first five days since he launched his war on the new Coca-Cola, Gay Mullins says he's been overwhelmed by the response from others who apparently share his dismay at the soda pop's change. Joining the rally: More than 60,000, who have called a nationwide number explaining his organization, the Old Cola Drinkers of America. Mullins says he wants to pressure the company ''to put the old Coke back on the shelves or to give the formula to someone else so they can produce the old Coke.'' Drinking in believing: Pepsi said sales reached an all-time high during May because of Coca-Cola's decision to change. At Coke: Sales are up 8 percent.